KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Yamaha R15M Carbon Fibre is priced at Rs. 2.08 lakh
- Now features turn-by-turn navigation
- Engine and hardware remain unchanged
Yamaha Motors has updated its lineup with a new colour option, Carbon Fibre, along with a much-awaited feature updateturn-by-turn navigation in the instrument cluster. This new variant is priced at Rs. 2,08,300. While, the base variant, Metallic Grey, is available for Rs. 1,98,300. In the sections below, well dive deeper into these updates, giving you all the key details you need to know in a simple and straightforward way. In the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to stay updated on all the latest automotive news.
Yamaha R15M: What's New?
Yamaha has introduced a new Carbon Fibre pattern colour for the R15M, which gives the bike a striking look. The Carbon Fibre finish flows smoothly from the front cowl, along the side fairings, onto the fender, and all the way to the tail. Theres also a nice touch of silver that balances out the carbon pattern, along with fresh decals and blue wheel rims that add a sporty feel.
On the features side, while the previous model had Bluetooth connectivity, it was missing the much-needed turn-by-turn navigation. With this update, the R15M now comes equipped with turn-by-turn navigation on its new TFT cluster. The cluster also provides a range of useful alerts, including call and SMS notifications, app connectivity, phone battery status, fuel consumption tracking, maintenance reminders, last parking location, malfunction warnings, a revs dashboard, rankings, and more.
Yamaha R15M: No Changes To Engine & Hardware
There are no major changes in terms of hardware or the engine. It still features the same 155cc engine that delivers 18 bhp of power and 14.2 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The clutch is a wet, multi-disc type, ensuring smooth gear shifts.
For suspension, the front uses a telescopic upside-down fork (USD fork), while the rear comes with a linked-type monocross suspension, offering better stability and comfort. On the braking side, it has dual-channel ABS, with a 282mm disc at the front and a 220mm disc at the rear for solid stopping power.
Verdict
The addition of turn-by-turn navigation is a nice update, but it should have been available on the bike much earlier. While the features are decent overall, there are still some gaps. For instance, the USB port is still missing, which feels like an oversight. Though Yamaha has maintained a steady presence in the automotive scene, this model doesn't seem to bring anything particularly new. It continues the brand's consistent position without making significant improvements, aside from these delayed updates.
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